Factors Influencing the Adoption of Green Supply Chain Management: A Comprehensive Empirical Study on Pressures and Practices

Abstract

. This study examines the adoption of environmentally sustainable supply chain practices in Somalia, a region that lacks regulatory frameworks for eco-friendly policies and practices. Employing a quantitative research design, the study performs a descriptive statistical analysis of collected data. The findings of the study augment the existing scholarly literature on the subject of green supply chain management practices and provide policymakers, practitioners, and academics with valuable perspectives to enhance environmental sustainability within supply chain management. The study reveals that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Somalia have instituted environmental policies to encourage the enforcement of green supply chain practices. Nonetheless, limitations in resource allocation and funding impede the development of green supply chain practices. Additionally, the study uncovers the adoption of procurement practices aligned with environmental goals and the creation of waste management techniques that aim to diminish adverse impacts on the environment. Importantly, the study highlights the absence of regulatory frameworks mandating the implementation of green supply chain practices in Somalia, with external influences such as competition and supplier obligations playing crucial roles in encouraging the adoption of green supply chains.